Do Something

Macy Gray

About Do Something

"Do Something" is a song by American singer Macy Gray from her debut studio album, On How Life Is (1999). It was released on June 24, 1999, as the album's lead single.


Year:
1999
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Like Cleopatra
Got the masses at my feet
Got a living dwell
Down on easy street
I'm the latest craze (oh yeah)
And if you stay a while
Inevitably
You gone be bitin' my style
In your later days (well, well, well)
Let me tell you what is fact
And what is true
I get high and that ain't that much to do
I'm always in a daze (uh huh)
That was just a dream I had
Last night in my bubble bath
Next to my wishing well
Oh yeah, you betta

Get up, get out
And do somethin'
Don't let the days of your life pass you by
You got to
Get up, get out
And do somethin'
How will you make it if you never even try
Get up, get out
And do somethin'
Can't spend your whole life tryin' to get high
You got to get up, get out
And do somethin'
Cause you and I have to do
For you and I

What's been happenin'
How you doin'
Where you been
I'm further behind now
Than I was back then
Lost in some old maze (uh huh)
Some years have passed me by
All I want is to go get high
I'll get it together
Some other day

In my dreams I dwell (uh huh huh)
Cause all my dreams are swell (woo, woo, woo)
You would too
If you could see them
That's what I know
I gotta go
Get up
Get out and (yeah)

Heaven's at my feet
Got a living dwell
Down on easy street
I'm the latest craze (uh huh)
It's just a dream I had
Last night in my bubble bath
Next to my wish--yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah

Get up, get out
And do somethin'
Don't let the days of your life pass you by
You got to
Get up, get out
And do somethin'
How will you make it if you never even try
Get up, get out
And do somethin'
Can't spend your whole life tryin' to get high
You got to get up, get out
And do somethin'
Cause you and I have to do
For you and I

Why don't you do somethin'?
Get up, get out
And do somethin'
Don't let the days of your life pass you by
You got to
Get up, get out
And do somethin'
How will you make it if you never even try
Get up, get out
And do somethin'
Can't spend your whole life tryin' to get high
You got to get up, get out
And do somethin'
Cause you and I have to do
For you and I

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Macy Gray

Macy Gray (born September 6, 1969) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her distinctive raspy voice, and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday and Betty Davis. more »

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Written by: Darryl Otis Barnes, Andre Benjamin, Patrick L. Brown, Thomas Decarlo Callaway, George S. Clinton, Cameron F. Gipp, Natalie Hinds, Greg O. Mays, Raymon Ameer Murray, Antwan Patton, Jeremy Ruzumna, Garry Marshall Shider, Darryl Allen Swann, Rico R. Wade, G Bernard Jr Worrell

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave

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10 facts about this song

Song Theme
"Do Something," sung by Macy Gray, is a song about self-motivation and urging oneself to take action and fulfill dreams.
Album Inclusion
The song is featured in Macy Gray's debut studio album "On How Life Is," which was released in 1999.
Writer's Credit
Alongside Macy Gray, Jeremy Ruzumna, Darris Love, Dawn Beckman, Marvin "Chanz" Parkman and Michael "Funky Ned" Austin contributed to the songwriting of "Do Something".
Production Team
The track was expertly produced by American record producer, Andrew Slater.
Commercial Performance
Although it didn't perform as well as other songs on the album, "Do Something" managed to reach #52 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video Filming
The song's music video was directed by Mark Romanek, who has also directed videos for other renowned artists such as Jay-Z and Taylor Swift.
Genre Classification
"Do Something" is categorized under the Soul and R&B genre.
Musical Arrangement
This song possesses a unique musical arrangement that blends elements of soul, R&B, and funk.
Chart Recognition
The track didn't make it to the US Billboard 100 but made a significant mark on the UK charts.
Cultural Impact
"Do Something" is often recognized as one of the songs that helped pave the way for Macy Gray's breakthrough in the music industry.

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